Welcome to our school’s website. We hope to give you a glimpse of our school life and to keep you up to date with our latest news and events.
Our school is situated in the village of Watergrasshill, 10 miles from Cork city. We are a co-educational school with sixteen Mainstream Teachers, two Special Classes and six Special Education Teachers. Currently we have 426 children attending the school.
Mission Statement
In Watergrasshill we strive to make our National School a place of education and development, where each child is cherished and encouraged to reach his/her potential.
School News
Digital Funding
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Bí Cineálta Policy
The Board of Management of Watergrasshill National School has adopted the Bí Cineálta Policy to prevent and address bullying behaviour. This policy fully complies with the requirements of Bí Cineálta: Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour...
6th Class Graduation Ceremony
Yesterday we celebrated the Class of 2025 at our graduation ceremony as they bid farewell to Watergrasshill N.S. Well done to you all on a fantastic 8 years! We wish you all the very best in your next chapter!
3rd and 4th Class School Tour
3rd and 4th class had a great day out in Cuskinny on their school tour! They completed rock climbing, grass sledging, a forest maze challenge and bushcraft.
4th Class Football Blitz
Well done to the 4th class boys and girls who took part in a football blitz earlier this month in Carrigtwohill. Great fun was had by all!
Bí Cineálta Poster Competition
We are thrilled to present the winners of the remarkable Bí Cineálta posters. The competition’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the effort of every pupil. Each entry contributed to the vibrant creativity and message that made the competition so...
Junior and Senior Infants School Tour
Junior and Senior Infants had a fabulous day for their school tour at Let's Go Camp in Trabeg Sports Centre!
Euro Eddie Soccer Tournament
Huge congratulations to the boys who won the Euro Eddie Soccer Tournament in Fermoy. The boys won on penalties with David Hyland saving four! Well done also to the girls team who made it to the semi finals! A fantastic day out!
Sports Day
We had the best day competing in our annual sports day! Lots of fun was had trying out all the activities in our country teams! The ice cream van was a real hit too! Well done to everyone for getting stuck in!
Amber Flag
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the ‘Pieta Amber Flag’ for the second time! Congratulations to the students involved and especially to our student council for their contribution in promoting positive attitudes, a healthy inclusive...